January 30, 2010, coinciding with Québec’s famous Winter Carnival, also marked the opening ceremony for the new Church of Scientology of Québec/Eglise de Scientologie de Québec. This was the seventh new Church of Scientology to open in the past year.

Fifteen hundred Scientologists and well-wishers from across Canada and the United States packed the street at 665 rue Saint-Joseph in the heart of the Nouvo Saint-Roch district to celebrate this new Church.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Québec/Eglise de Scientologie de Québec.

The Honorable Pamela Appelt, Judge in the Court of Canadian Citizenship and a patron of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development: “It has been my privilege to work alongside the Church of Scientology for 25 years. Whatever the issue, you have answers that are useful to anyone in public service.”

Mr. Alan Stein, Professor of Law, McGill University, former head of the Bar Association of Montreal: “I have had the privilege of working with Scientologists. Your dedication to safeguarding Canadian citizens is deserving of national attention.”

Hon. Alvin Curling, Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, now Senior Fellow at the Centre for Int'l Governance for Innovation: “With each step of your growth, you inherit a world in great need of help. And you are out there providing that help, with solutions across the spectrum of human need. So let this new home for the Church of Scientology in Québec be a beacon to all men and women of goodwill—a place where they will always be welcome to work together in helping the world.”

Mr. Miscavige led the ribbon cutting, joined by Québec Scientologists who came together to build the new Church.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Scientologists and guests toured the fully renovated Art Deco building, the new home to a Scientology congregation has been active in Québec for 35 years.

Many guests discovered more information about the Scientology sponsored social betterment and humanitarian programs referred to by speakers at the opening ceremony.

The reception area welcomes visitors for introductory lectures and films, classes and other services and Church activities that are part of a full weekly calendar of events.

The Public Information Center features multimedia displays on the beliefs and practices of Scientology, and is open daily to the public for self-guided tours.

In order to understand the Scientology religion one should also learn something about its Founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Therefore, a portion of the Public Information Center also features multimedia displays about his life.

Introductory lectures on Dianetics and Scientology are conducted regularly in the Seminar Room. The room is also set up with a state-of-the-art audio-visual unit capable of airing films as well.

The new Café at the Church of Scientology of Québec provides an ideal spot for parishioners and visitors to meet for refreshments.

The Chapel serves the congregation for Sunday Services, Weddings, Naming Ceremonies and other congregational gatherings including weekly graduation celebrations acknowledging the accomplishments of parishioners who have completed courses of study or spiritual counseling.

The Bookstore provides all the written and recorded works of L. Ron Hubbard, which constitute the Scripture of the Scientology religion.

The Purification Program is a precise and closely supervised regimen engaged in by parishioners to address drugs and toxins as barriers to spiritual gain.

Parishioners who desire spiritual counseling may await a minister in this lounge adjacent to the Hubbard Guidance Center.

Scientologists pursue their studies of Dianetics and Scientology in the Academy Course Room in the new Church of Scientology of Québec.

Every Church of Scientology has an office for L. Ron Hubbard, Founder of Dianetics and Scientology, as a sign of respect and representing the fact that the Church remains true to his teachings.

QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA

NEW SCIENTOLOGY CHURCH IN THE HISTORIC HEART OF FRENCH CANADA

JANUARY 30, 2010

Fifteen hundred Scientologists and their guests from across Canada and the United States packed the street in front of 665 rue Saint-Joseph in the heart of the Nouvo Saint-Roch district of Lower Québec City to attend the opening of the Church of Scientology of Québec/Eglise de Scientologie de Québec on January 30, 2010.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Québec/Eglise de Scientologie de Québec.

The opening of the 47,000-square-foot Church, which will serve parishioners from throughout the province, represents a significant milestone for the congregation, which was formed in Québec 35 years ago.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, presided at the dedication ceremony, welcoming the assembled Scientologists and guests to the new Church. His introduction was met with prolonged and enthusiastic ovation in appreciation for his instrumental role in making possible this new Church and all it represents for the future of Scientologists in Canada.

As Mr. Miscavige stated, “This new breed of Church is all in preparation for much more to come in the future. Well, that future is upon us now.”

The Québec Church marks the beginning of a new chapter in Scientology growth across Canada, with new Churches to be opened in Montreal, Québec; Kitchener, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and a full renovation of the Church of Scientology in Toronto. Also on the horizon, on 190 acres just outside Toronto, is the Scientology Advanced Organization and Canada's Continental Liaison Office to coordinate Scientology expansion and social betterment programs nationally.

Dignitaries participating in the dedication of the new Church included the Honorable Alvin Curling, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and now Senior Fellow at the Center for International Governance for Innovation; the Honorable Pamela Appelt, a judge in the Court of Canadian Citizenship and a patron of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development; and Mr. Alan Stein, noted religious freedom and human rights attorney and Professor of Law.

In his address, Mr. Curling said, “Let this new home for the Church of Scientology in Québec be a beacon to all men and women of goodwill—a place where they will always be welcome to work together in helping this world. Bringing together people of goodwill is a hallmark of the Church of Scientology, which is why I celebrate this new Church with you today.”

The three-story stone and glass structure, spanning a city block, has undergone extensive renovation to accommodate all Scientology religious services and provide for the many community betterment and humanitarian programs inherent to Scientology.

In opening the dedication, Mr. Miscavige noted that this day gave new meaning to the Québec motto “Je me souviens—I remember.”

Mr. Miscavige then spoke of the Church’s global humanitarian programs and how the new Church in Québec would serve as “an introduction to every ounce of L. Ron Hubbard’s technology—available to everyone, and all just for the asking.

“Our Technology for learning and literacy—thus far presented to 31 million students across 67 nations.

“Our Drug Rehab and Prevention programs—thus far to the benefit of 800 million at-risk kids.

“Our Human Rights Awareness Campaign—this one presenting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to just under a billion people.

“Our Way to Happiness—now on film to overcome reading barriers and ready for international broadcast to entire quarters of this planet.

“And our global army of Volunteer Ministers now literally saving lives by the thousands, even as I speak.

“All this and more is loaded into your new Ideal Org so that you may bring every bit of it to Québec.”

In closing, he reiterated, “Let this new Church symbolize the fact that we not only remember Québec, we shall also never forget our commitment to her people—and all in the spirit of this from L. Ron Hubbard:

“‘When you leave here today and walk out into the world, remember the tools of life that you have and your role to use them to help your fellows.’”

Accompanied by Scientologists from Québec who led the drive to build the new Church, Mr. Miscavige cut the ribbon and invited all to enter.